Carousel Restaurant

4.8

601 Reviews

$30 and under

Middle Eastern

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Good for business meals
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

From of our family to yours, Carousel is the premier Los Angeles area restaurant providing guests with the complete culinary experience when it comes to enjoying traditional middle eastern and Lebanese cuisine. In the Middle Eastern culture, meza (Lebanese term for appetizer) consists of a vast array of small sized, hot and cold dishes, great for sampling and sharing. At Carousel, our menu offers a selection of kebabs to seafood to an array of vegetarian items. We offer more than 60 meza items, ranging from familiar dishes, such as hummus, falafel and tabouleh to more traditional delicacies. Everything that we serve comes from original family recipes passed down through generations. With the supervision of our Chef de Cuisine and co-owner, Mrs. Rose Tcholakian, each dish that is served is sure to bestow the quality and freshness Carousel is well known for. For those unfamiliar to Lebanese food, a helpful service staff will guide you through what is sure to be a habit-forming journey.

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Location
304 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203
Phone number
(818) 246-7775
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Middle Eastern, Lebanese, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
A public lot accessible at the back of the restaurant. Valet parking is optional.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Rose Tcholakian

What 601 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

San Fernando Valley / Valencia
Neighbourhood gem
San Fernando Valley / Valencia
Good for special occasions

Review summary

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Carousel Restaurant offers a delightful experience with its "delicious food" and "attentive service." Known as the "best Mediterranean restaurant in LA," it accommodates large groups with generous portions and a "lively atmosphere." Despite some noise, its welcoming staff and flavorful dishes make it a top choice for family gatherings and celebrations.

601 Reviews

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Angelo
Los Angeles4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very friendly staff and employees. Attentive to our needs at our table.
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Karen VIP
Los Angeles13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a wonderful dining experience. They were friendly and accommodating. The restaurant is beautiful. The food was exquisite!!
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John
Los Angeles46 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Another great meal with family and friends. Highly recommend this place for a great Mediterranean meal. As authentic as you can get!
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Alain VIP
Los Angeles10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service this is what I expect… Last time it was not so good but the server was respectful and food was correct.
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violet VIP
San Diego32 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I wish this restaurant was closer to San Diego! We had a blast, great food, awesome service, food came fast, our server was extremely friendly and nice, everyone was super helpful. We celebrated our wedding anniversary the right way. Overall it was a great experience, it was worth the drive. And I brought a lots of food home. I’m good for a few days.
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Patty
Los Angeles12 reviews
3.0
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food here is very authentic. Not everyone in our party enjoyed it as much as I do because they are not accustomed to the herbs and spices used in Armenian Lebanese cooking. They found many dishes to be too sour and acidic for their palettes. The frog legs however and the kebabs were a huge hit. I enjoyed my previous experience here so much that I was excited to bring my family here to celebrate a birthday. I was very disappointed to learn that if you are dining in a party of 8 or more you NEED to order off the Family Style menu which is a per person cost. This threw a wrench in our plans as it caused us not to order so many other items from the menu. We were planning to order many other items and do family style anyways but we were forced to order only in the family style plan. They really should have informed me of this when I made the reservation so this is the reason why I am not giving them a higher rating and will never come back as a large party.
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Kevork VIP
Los Angeles11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Carousel always comes through with absolutely excellent food and outstanding service. It is my go-to choice for Lebanese Armenian food in Glendale.
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Toni
Los Angeles12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food on Christmas Day!! All staff were awesome. Tons of good food✔️ Excellent price value😎
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Talar VIP
Los Angeles16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hrair took exceptional care of us! The food was amazing and the aura was great!
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Michelle
Los Angeles11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place! Authentic Armenian food and atmosphere! Great for special events and just a quiet dinner as a couple. Will be back again!
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FAQs

Carousel Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Carousel Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (818) 246-7775.

Carousel Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 601 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 9 times today

304 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203

Additional information

Phone number
(818) 246-7775
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Middle Eastern, Lebanese, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
A public lot accessible at the back of the restaurant. Valet parking is optional.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Rose Tcholakian

Carousel Restaurant

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What 601 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

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